Lead Trainer/Coordinator

Campbell County School District #1•Gillette, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Lead Trainer/Coordinator is done for the purpose/s of planning, implementing, and overseeing the district’s student transportation training and safety program. This role delivers classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction to ensure compliance with federal, state, and district regulations. Additionally, the Trainer assesses ongoing training needs, maintains audit-ready certification records, and serves as a backup school bus driver to support daily operations. This is an 8 hrs. per day/260 days per year position located at the Transportation department.

Requirements

Knowledge of safe driving practices.
Knowledge of provisions of the motor vehicle code and the education code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting school students.
Knowledge of state licensing requirements.
Skills in operating standard office equipment.
Skills in using pertinent software applications.
Skills in operating heavy and light duty vehicles.
Skills in preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events.
Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data.
Ability to use job-related equipment.
Ability to work independently and with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Ability to analyze data utilizing defined but different processes.
Ability to operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods.
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Ability to work with data of varied types and/or purposes.
Ability to utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment.
Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines.
Problem solving with equipment is moderate.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility in instructional or training setting for adult education.
High School diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts classroom and hands-on bus driver training for the purpose of presenting, reinforcing and/or developing bus driver skills.
Coordinates and oversees trainers in a variety of programs (e.g. MANDT, Student Behavior, Defensive Driving, student ridership technologies, SPED/504 associated accommodations, ) for the purpose of ensuring consistent implementation and fidelity to core programs.
Develops, designs, and implements comprehensive classroom and behind-the-wheel (BTW) training programs for the purpose of training new recruits and department staff.
Evaluate and remediate drivers skills and deficiencies for the purpose of ensuring safe ridership, proper route navigation, defensive driving implementation and overall safe work practices.
Evaluates performance of bus drivers and drivers in training for the purpose of ensuring that basic skills levels are met and are in compliance with state certification.
Informs bus drivers and drivers in training (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, procedures, ) for the purpose of providing information, requesting follow-up action and/or implementing procedures.
Investigates accidents involving school buses for the purpose of improving procedures and complying with established guidelines.
Lead prospective drivers for the purpose of guiding through the pipeline from Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) acquisition to full Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail.
Oversees bus driver licensing, training requirements and certificate status (e.g. driver's licenses, physicals, drug screenings, CPR/First Aid, ) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
Performs functions of a school bus driver (as needed) for the purpose of meeting the district's transportation service needs.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Prepares a variety of documents and reports (e.g. activity reports, training handouts, safety information guidelines, driver evaluations, ) for the purpose of providing information and/or training materials to bus driver, other district personnel and outside agencies as required by established policies and/or regulatory guidelines.
Schedules training and testing of and/or by non-district personnel for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district policies and established regulatory requirements.